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Lobo Football Booster Club Inc

EIN 27-2819717 · Longview, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL LOBO FOOTBALL TEAM TO HELP FUND THE PURCHASE OF NEW FOOTBALL UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Income
$280,831
Spending
$230,031
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    161 of 161 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $20,893 spent. THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS REVENUE FROM CORPORATE SPONSORS WHO ADVERTISE THEIR BUSINESSES ON THE JUMBOTRON SCOREBOARD. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EARNS REVENUE FROM THE RENTAL OF THE SIGNAGE IN THE STADIUM I.E., SIGNAGE IN THE CONCESSION STANDS AND VISITORS SIDE.
  2. $9,198 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SELLS FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PROGRAMS TO ALL HOME AND PLAYOFF GAMES. THE CLUB SELLS PAGES IN THE PROGRAMS TO THE FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND STUDENTS FOR GOOD LUCK MESSAGES.
  3. $43,338 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SELLS PROMOTIONAL SPIRIT ITEMS, SUCH AS T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, HATS, ETC...
  4. Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 TRAINING AND SUPPLIES FOR COACHES
  5. Program Service Expenses 88,518, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 TEAM EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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